Meetings & Presentations · October 22, 2026 Summary of the 4th Meeting of the Electrotechnology Testing Accreditation Advisory CommitteeThe Electrotechnology Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee met on the 12th February 2026. The summary of this meeting is now available. 4th Electrotechnology Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Read more
Industry News · October 14, 2026 NATA AGM Highlights Recognition, Growth, Impact and Future DirectionMembers, Technical Assessors, staff and stakeholders came together for the 2026 NATA Annual General Meeting, reflecting on a year of strong performance, growing industry influence and strategic progress while looking ahead to the opportunities and challenges… Read more
Member News · October 14, 2026 Aytrium Consulting: Delivering Confidence Before Breaking GroundBefore a demolition crew opens a ceiling, before a contractor disturbs soil, and before a building is returned to use, critical decisions need to be made. Are hazardous materials present? What risks exist? How should they… Read more
Member News · October 14, 2026 Gidarjil’s Nyamgim Gung Laboratory Becomes Australia’s First Aboriginal-Owned and Run Water Testing LaboratoryIn a landmark moment for Indigenous self-determination and Australian science, the Gidarjil Development Corporation has secured full accreditation from NATA and international ISO/IEC quality standards for its water testing facility, Nyamgim Gung Laboratory, in Bundaberg, Queensland…. Read more
Industry News · October 13, 2026 Can you Trust an AI-Supported Result?Artificial intelligence can analyse information, identify patterns and generate outputs at remarkable speed. But when AI-supported test results inform important decisions, speed and sophistication are not enough. The question that matters is: why should we trust it? As… Read more
Industry News · October 13, 2026 Water is Life, but can you Trust Every Drop? Water is one of those things we rarely think about until we have a reason to. We turn on the tap expecting it to be there. We drink it, cook with it, clean with it, and… Read more
Industry News · October 13, 2026 A Quarter Century of Protecting Australian SteelThe Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels, or ACRS, is the region’s leading certifier of steel products. It’s a crucial job, because the nation’s buildings and infrastructure projects rely on the right materials –… Read more
Industry News · October 13, 2026 When Answers Matter Most: The Human Side of Breast Cancer TestingFor many, few moments in life are as confronting as hearing the words, “You have breast cancer.” For many, that diagnosis comes with a flood of emotions. Fear. Uncertainty. Shock. Questions about treatment, family, work and… Read more
Industry News · October 13, 2026 Before You Trust the Result, Ask What the Standard Is and Who’s AccreditedAs we celebrate World Standards Day, think about how much trust is involved in something as simple as switching on a light, charging a phone or plugging an appliance into a power point. Increasingly, that same… Read more
Media Releases · October 13, 2026 Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026 – Agenda and Previous MinutesThe 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) will be held this year via Microsoft Teams, The meeting will receive NATA’s annual financial reports, Directors’ reports and the Auditor’s… Read more